Mitsuhiro Arita
Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.
“In this card, Alolan Geodude peeks out from the shadows of a rocky cave, its body partially illuminated by soft, natural light. The scene captures a moment of curiosity, as the Pokémon seems to observe its surroundings with a hint of caution. The rugged textures of the rocks contrast with the smoothness of Geodude's form, creating an interesting visual balance. This snapshot invites the viewer into a quiet, introspective moment in the life of this unique Pokémon.”
Editorial & Data
Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Defense Curl
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
